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Government of Canada invests in science to better understand and protect marine ecosystems in the Arctic
The Government of Canada has announced an investment of over $550,000 in two marine environmental data collection projects in Iqaluit through the Coastal Environmental Baseline Program.
Funding Available: Inuit Nunangat Research Program Call for Proposals
ArcticNet is proud to support the release of the Inuit Nunangat Research Program (INRP)’s Call for Proposals (CFP). This is an exciting opportunity for Inuit to lead research without having to partner with a southern university, and to propose projects on issues that matter to their communities.
Extension of measures pertaining to cruise ships and pleasure craft
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced the extension of measures pertaining to cruise ships and pleasure craft until February 28, 2021.
News release: Extension of measures pertaining to cruise ships and pleasure craft
The Minister of Transport, the Honourable Marc Garneau, announced the extension of measures pertaining to cruise ships and pleasure craft until February 28, 2021. This means:
New Navigation Safety Regulations
The Government of Canada has published the new Marine Navigation Safety Regulations, 2020, which now apply to commercial vessels of all sizes, including fishing vessels, workboats, water taxis and ferries.
Opportunity for input: Ocean Noise Strategy
The Government of Canada is seeking input on a proposed framework that will be used to develop an Ocean Noise Strategy for Canada. This Strategy will build on important work completed to date and be a coordinated and forward-looking plan to help address the impacts of underwater noise caused by human activity on our marine environment.
The Nunavut Marine Council would like to inform Nunavummiut of the following general cargo vessels be transiting through Nunavut waters in October with no ports of call in the Canadian Arctic. Updates may be provided as they become available.
The Nunavut Marine Council would like to inform Nunavummiut of the following general cargo vessels be transiting through Nunavut waters in October with no ports of call in the Canadian Arctic. Updates may be provided as they become available.
Update to the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy
The Government of Canada has released the first update to the online version of the 2019-2022 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS), documenting progress towards the FSDS’s targets.
Strategic Assessment of Climate Change Published
The Strategic Assessment of Climate Change (SACC) was published on July 16, 2020.
Government of Canada joins Global Ocean Alliance to reach 30% marine protection by 2030
The Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Bernadette Jordan, announced Canada has joined the United Kingdom and other countries in the Global Ocean Alliance.